Talent level increased by one, a transcendent Star Wizard

After becoming more skilled, the alchemy process became a little faster, and the second Enlightenment Pill was made in less than two hours.

After all, this is not an ordinary pill. Even if you squeeze it out like this, the time won't be shortened much. This is a common problem with high-level pills.

"Now that I have the elixirs and the spells, where do I go to advance my cultivation level?"

Xia Jian touched his chin, feeling a bit of a predicament.

Advancing in the Yinmo Valley is unsafe; there might be methods within the valley to monitor formal wizards.

But getting back in after going out will probably be just as difficult.

As a wizarding faction, they might be more lenient with apprentices, but it's definitely not that simple with formal wizards.

Otherwise, given the nature of the major powers, they would have already dug up Yinmo Valley and used it as a reservoir.

After a moment's thought, Xia Jian decided to leave Yinmo Valley first.

Once I'm promoted to a full-fledged wizard, even if I don't use the methods I previously devised for Mentor Gene, I can find other ways to deal with that damned guy.

After all, the operational capabilities of a formal wizard are incomparable to those of an apprentice.

Even when ambushing Sabo in the wild, Natsuma is confident that he will not be at a disadvantage, and with proper operation, he may even achieve a more brilliant record.

Having made his decision, Xia Jian no longer hesitated, but at that moment, Xia Jian's token began to vibrate.

"Tinas?"

Xia Jian took out his identity token and frowned slightly: "Is this guy addicted? He actually came to see me so late."

"Let's get rid of her first; I don't have time to deal with her right now."

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Turning to leave the basement, she opened the door, only to find it wasn't the Tina she had imagined.

"Gene, won't you invite me in?"

Shabo smiled and looked at Xia Jian.

"Please, teacher."

Xia Jian quickly invited Sha Bo Yi inside.

Since Shabo came to find him at this moment, he had most likely already obtained the advancement potion. Now, Xia Jian's task was to keep this old guy calm.

Shabo sat down on the sofa and looked around the room. It seemed to be his first time here.

"You've been doing well lately. I heard you're getting quite close to that girl from the Furen family. What, do you have any ideas?"

Returning his gaze to Natsume, Shabo stroked his beard and said with a smile.

Xia Jian was filled with disdain upon hearing this, knowing that the old man was most likely spying on him.

"Teacher, I only wish to advance to the rank of a formal wizard; as for anything else..."

As he spoke, Natsumi looked at Shaboichi with urgent eyes, and even his breathing became rapid.

For a normal apprentice, it's crucial not to appear too calm in a situation like this, or the old man will definitely suspect ulterior motives.

"I did bring the promotion potion."

Shabo took out a small glass bottle containing green liquid and waved it in front of Natsuma.

Xia Jian couldn't help but step forward and reach out to take the advancement potion.

However, Shabo was one step ahead, directly putting the advancement potion back into his spatial bag, and smiling at Xia Jian: "Have you forgotten our agreement? Give me Hibiscus Sprout, and I'll give you the advancement potion."

"But……"

Xia Jian looked troubled, but still forced a smile and looked at Sha Bo: "Teacher, how do you know it's true if you don't give it to me? I've never used an advancement potion."

Shabo, a seasoned veteran, was well aware of Xiajian's little scheme. Did he really think he was senile?

Looking at Xia Jian before him, Sha Bo smiled slightly, then retorted, "How can I know if what you're saying is true if you don't give me the Hibiscus Sprout?"

And so, the two remained locked in a stalemate.

Both had their own concerns, but neither could refute whether the other was telling the truth or not.

For wizards, even a one percent chance of improving their strength is something they cannot give up.

"Old fox!"

"Little fox!"

Both of them cursed inwardly at the same time.

"That's all for today. When you've thought things through, you'll know where to find me."

Shabo stood up, walked up to Natsumi, patted Natsumi on the shoulder, and left with a meaningful smile.

He knew that Gene wouldn't be able to resist the temptation and would probably come to him soon.

Once I get my hands on the Hibiscus Sprout, I'll teach that brat a lesson!

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As soon as Shabo left, the anxious look on Xia Jian's face faded, and he became very calm.

It would be strange if he wasn't calm; having food in hand meant he wasn't worried, especially since he had the Enlightenment Pill.

"Old man, you think you can control me? Dream on!"

Xia Jian pursed his lips. As a model young man, he had already begun to plan how to avenge Gene.

After all, if it weren't for this old guy, Gene wouldn't have been able to get such a good deal.

Of course, he simply enjoys acting on behalf of Heaven and promoting traditional virtues; good people like Gene deserve good rewards.

Now that the die was cast, Xia Jian decided to stop playing games and returned to his room to pack his luggage.

First, advance to the level of a wizard; everything else is secondary.

By the time everything was tidied up, it was already dawn.

Xia Jian left Yinmo Valley without delay.

But before Natsumi had gone far, Saboichi appeared at the gate, quietly watching Natsumi's departing figure.

"Go follow him. I want to see what this kid is up to!"

As soon as Shabo finished speaking, a man dressed in black robes turned into a blur and chased after Xia Jian in the direction he had left.

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After spending half a day traveling, Xia Jian arrived at a small fishing village.

The small fishing village is situated on flat ground, surrounded by large trees with blooming white flowers, and behind it lies a huge lake.

In the summer, he pretended to come to admire the scenery, wandered around the outskirts of the small fishing village, and then rented a house inside the village.

With his exceptional physical abilities, Xia Jian quickly built himself a basement.

It was called a basement, but it was actually just a pit with two large stone slabs lining it.

After making preparations, Xia Jian took the advancement book issued by Yinmo Valley and the materials that Gene had prepared in advance and began to set up the advancement formation.

In fact, the advancement formation is not a necessary item for advancement; you can advance directly even without it.

However, the formation is not just for show; it can increase the success rate. According to the book, it can increase the success rate by about 0.5% to 1%.

Although it may seem like a small number, it's important to know that those with dull aptitude may not even have a higher chance of advancing than those aided by formations. Relying on one's own talent for advancement will almost always result in failure.

Although Xia Jian possesses a superior dark element talent, he can only increase the success rate by about 3%.

Even he could fail. Those with lesser talents would be lucky to get a menial job in Yinmo Valley. Most people might not even reach the late stage of apprenticeship in their entire lives.

If we break it down further, those with inferior talent might not even be able to get past the early stages of an apprenticeship.

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